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Bailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politics
34+ min ago (130+ words) Shaw Local Republican Darren Bailey, left, and his running mate, Aaron Del Mar, take questions from reporters after winning the Republican nomination on primary night in March 2026. (Peter Hancock) Artificial intelligence-generated images and videos are ushering in a new era…...
Marseilles to vote on Knudson Park improvements
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (197+ words) Marseilles city council will vote Tuesday on a $13, 500 consulting contract for improvements to Knudson Park, part of a larger state grant project. (Derek Barichello) The council meets at 6 p. m. at City Hall, 200 Riverfront Dr. Public Property: The council will approve a…...
Why your elected officials need to hear from YOU
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (411+ words) I found myself reflecting on the value of precious time spent meeting with countless staffers and listening to elected officials stumping and thought I'd share some thoughts. There are two kinds of people in this world: the kind who call…...
Eye On Illinois: How does the government quantify SNAP errors?
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (393+ words) Details matter " even when trying to be concise! Reader BR shot an email in response to Saturday's column regarding changes to the U. S. Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, specifically the fact that Illinois could have to pay $700 million in…...
Iran says this. The US says that. A look at the trickiest issues in the unresolved conflict " Shaw Local
5+ hour, 17+ min ago (821+ words) The United States and Iran have less than 60 days to negotiate a permanent end to'the war, but they still seem to be at odds over'the interim deal'they reached this month. It's not even clear when the two sides will meet…...
Rich Miller: Illinois AFL-CIO unlikely to withhold endorsements
3+ hour, 26+ min ago (265+ words) The news earlier this month that the Illinois AFL-CIO has "deferred" all decisions on legislative and statewide endorsements in the upcoming fall election generated quite a bit of headlines. "Springfield not only failed to advance key priorities, but the process…...
Pritzker signs bills on environmental standards, in-state tuition
22+ hour, 56+ min ago (1394+ words) Gov. JB Pritzker signs a bill into law. (Maggie Dougherty) Gov. JB Pritzker has signed more than 60 bills since Friday, including new laws to increase transparency around rental fees and give some drivers an alternative to having their license suspended....
Supreme Court allows mail ballots to be counted after Election Day, based on postmark
23+ hour, 59+ min ago (490+ words) WASHINGTON " The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count ballots that arrive after Election Day, a persistent target of President Donald Trump. The 5-4 decision rejected a Republican-led attack on laws in more than half the states and the…...
Wheaton to appoint new city manager at July 6 meeting
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (289+ words) The Wheaton City Council on July 6 is expected to appoint the next city manager. Following an extensive search process led by government executive recruitment firm MGT, the council identified Raymond Munch to become Wheaton's next city manager. In the council-manager…...
Letter: Whether in person or by mail, election fraud is very rare " Shaw Local
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (177+ words) Sauk Valley Letters to the Editor In about 100 days, registered voters will have the opportunity to vote in the mid-term general election for local officials, Illinois officials, U. S. Congress and U. S. Senate. Elections in Lee County have always gone smoothly, whether people…...